MYRModel Year Report

2008 Lexus SC430

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2008 Lexus SC430
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:53:50.122Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2002: 42 complaints 2002 2003: 20 complaints 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2006: 6 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 4 complaints 2008 4 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010
2002: 42 complaints 2002 2003: 20 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 6 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 4 complaints 2008 4 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2010
2002: 42 complaints 2002 2003: 20 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 6 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 4 complaints 2008 4 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2010

2008: 4 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200242
200320
20046
20059
20066
200717
20084
20090
20100

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

4 of 4 total reports mention: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lexus SC430. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V128000 (Air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-14

Tl* Takata recall.the contact owns a 2008 Lexus SC430. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V127000 (Air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-24

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Lexus SC430. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V128000 (Air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-24

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2019-11-20Air bags19V741000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F,...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Lexus SC430 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V741000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 Lexus SC430 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus SC430?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Lexus SC430 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.